East Kootenay News Online Weekly

By Peter Christensen

Op-Ed Commentary

“It’s not her heart, Lord, it’s her mind
She didn’t mean ...

By Stan Chung

Op-Ed Commentary

Cranbrook, I believe in you.

District of Sparwood councillor and current Acting Mayor Amy Cardozo July 11 announced the launch of her mayoral campaign.

“Two and a half months ago, I jumped in with both feet into the role of Acting Mayor after Dave’s (Wilks) retirement. It’s been an absolute pleasure. I’m thoroughly enjoying all o...

 Evacuation ALERT Issued in Premier Lake Area as Lussier River Fire Expands (Posted 26.07.12 at 12:59 PM) The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) has issued an EVACUATION ALERT in the Premier Lake Area as hot, dry conditions and strong winds prompted growth on the Lussier River (N20809), which started today. The Evacuation ALERT includes 72 addresses, and the a...

The BC Wildfire Service is actioning a new wildfire in an area northwest of Premier Lake (N20809).

The fire, which was reported today (July 11), is estimated at 100 hectares in size.

BC Wildfire ground personnel are responding along with air tanker support.